Time flies, really. It seems like just yesterday that my student teacher joined our class. On Thursday, we will celebrate her last day with a little going away party. It is always interesting to see how second graders relate to a student teacher. While my current group is tough, they are really a bunch of sweethearts. Their advice to my student teacher is just comical. At times, however, there is some real heartfelt sentiment and I think that they really are learning something.
This one is heartfelt:
Then there’s this:
I am sure, when Ms. Stokes heads home on Thursday, these little niblets will make her smile. Really cute. They are so excited to “surprise” her with school supplies for her classroom. So far we have collected 1 broken pencil sharpener, a halloween pencil, a used glue stick and a magnet. All of which are given from the heart. You gotta love 2nd graders!
Tomorrow I will have them put their thumbprints on our final gift, the thumbprint tree. I know that they will enjoy doing it and I hope that she will remember us long after she has left our building.
Although I am a huge fan of Tennessee Williams, I do find his plays a little disturbing. The Ritz did a wonderful job with this production. The set design worked well in this small theater and the actors were engaged and believable. Our Saturday night date nights are one of our favorite evenings. I wish the weather would have cooperated and been just a wee bit warmer.
For the first time, in I don’t know how long, I found a little time to sew. Boy did it feel good. Today I was supposed to spend the day with Bunkey and Marie celebrating spring with a special creation we were intent on making. Unfortunately, my head cold just won’t go away and I cannot risk getting Bunkey sick as she is on daily chemo and her dosage was just increased.
So, Bunkey hung out at her house and I hung out at mine. For most of the day, that I was actually awake, there was cleaning and organizing. But, just a little bit ago I decided ‘NO MORE.’ And I decided to start piecing the back for the last quilt top I have ready for the long armer.
It was just a little bit of sewing. Now Mark and I are busy preparing vegan burgers for dinner before our date with The Ritz Theater in Oaklyn and their version of A Streetcar Named Desire. All in all, it has been a very calm day. I like that!
Earlier this week my i-pad mini arrived. As with most things, technological, I have a huge learning curve. So far I have a couple of apps for school loaded and I have figured out how to get my email, but that’s about it. In my defense, this has been a tough week. I have been fighting a headcold most of this week so I am not really spending much time attempting to figure it out. I am looking forward to the weekend and the opportunity to spend a little time figuring out my new toy.
There was a problem. Mark bought 3 different kinds of root beer and 2 different kinds of vanilla ice cream. I needed to know, which combination made the better root beer float. So I decided on “the experiment.” I would drink, 3 root beer floats at the same time with the same percentage of ice cream in each one. Then we would know.Mark had purchased, A&W, Mug and Barq’s root beer along with Breyers homestyle vanilla and Friendly’s French Vanilla. After consuming an inordinate amount of root beer and vanilla ice cream I made my decision. I believe that the best root beer float is made with A&W Root Beer and Breyer’s Homestyle Vanilla ice cream. Not so much better that I wouldn’t drink the others, but enough of a difference that I was able to notice. I must admit, however relunctantly, that I think I have had my fill of root beer floats for a while. Three full sized floats in one sitting is just too much for any one person to endure!
This cutie, Snoop, is visiting our house for a little bit. She is looking for a new home. She is a real sweetheart. I was home, not feeling well today and she stayed right by my side without getting in my space. She served as my little protector while I attemped to get rid of this creazy head cold. Sometimes it is good to have company!
Quilting was not on my agenda today, even though it is Worldwide Quilting Day. Seriously, I wish I had a moment to sew today. But with report cards due on Monday and Jessica moving out of Brooklyn, there was just too much other stuff to do!
Next week however, my Springtime in Paris quilt will be heading to the longarm quilters and that makes me very happy! Bunkey, Marie and I made the Springtime in Paris quilts last year in celebration of quilting with friends. We ate French food and watched movies with a French theme, Midnight in Paris and French Kiss.
Next weekend we will be getting together again. It seems silly that it has taken us a year but, whatever. Next Saturday we are celebrating Springtime in NY. We will be creating quilt blocks from the book, Patchwork City. We will be working with colors that are not our norm, experimenting with different combinations. We will enjoy a delicious brunch, just like my daughter and her friends in NY love to do and we will watch movies with a New York theme. Breakfast at Tiffany’s and The Out of Towners are on our agenda. It is going to be great fun!
Oh, I almost forgot to mention, my blue, yellow and white medallian quilt will also be going to my longarm quilter next weekend. I finally found a fabric for the back that I am happy with. That quilt has been years in the making, I think I started it in 2005! It feels good to finally have it make its final journey!
Here’s to quilting, on Worldwide Quilting Day and everyday!
Look at how lucky I am. For 15 years I have had this view from my classrooms. Some days, like today, it is just magical. The snow started falling pretty early on this morning. By noontime, I felt as though I were in a snowglobe. It was just gorgeous.
The snow continued to fall through dismissal. The drive home was less than optimal. Add to that a trip to the post office and you have stress overload for me. So happy once I arrived home. I love to watch the snow fall in my yard.Taking pictures of the falling snow is another one of my favorite things. This afternoons storm gave me plenty of inspiration.This photo from Mark’s office is one of my favorites. I love how I was able to capture the snow on the sill as well as our entire yard. The snow was wet, fat and fluffy. It was beautiful as it fell and coated the yard. This may be my favorite kind of snow, primarily because it will be gone by tomorrow. Good thing, we have big plans for the day!
While I am not a fan of springing forward, I am definitely a fan of blue skies. Last night, while we headed out to book club, we were blessed by this beautiful sky.
Root beer floats, right after work. Bunkey suggested that I not drink my current addiction, Diet Pepsi, after 4pm. So, I have decided to switch to root beer floats. I blame this on Mark. Of course. He purchased 2 half gallons of vanilla ice cream and three two liters of root beer. Some one has to finish them! Don’t worry, your Pepsi stock is safe, I am using the Diet Pepsi as a chaser!
